How much will Bafana pocked at Afcon if they reach the semi-final?
Bafana is enjoying their time in Ivory Coast having eliminated favourites and 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco in the Afcon round of 16.
Having already qualified for the quarter-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations(Afcon), Bafana Bafana are assured R24.4 million in prize money.
The men from the South defeated Morocco 2-0 in the Round of 16 to set up a last eight clash with Cape Verde.
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CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe announced a 40% increase of prize money before the tournament kicked-off which might explain why some of the smaller teams punched above their weight.
“CAF has made significant progress over the past two years in increasing the Prize Money of the AFCON and all its other major competitions,” CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe said as per iDiski Times.
BAFANA CAN POCKED R131 MILLION IF THEY WIN THE AFCON
“We have increased the Prize Money of the AFCON Winner to USD 7 000 000 which is a 40% increase from the previous AFCON Prize Money,” Motsepe said.
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“I am confident that a portion of the Prize Money will contribute to developing football and also benefit all the football stakeholders, as well as assist our Member Associations with their administrations.”
If Bafana qualify for the semi-finals, they will bag in a total R46.9 million in prize money.
Should Broos’ men reach the final but lose out, they will be granted R75 million however an Afcon win will see them secure R131 million.
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